ZHAOMING CHEN, MD, PhD, MS NAMED CHAIR AND CHIEF SPOKESPERSON OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE



(Baltimore, MD)—The American Association of Integrative Medicine (AAIM) announced today that Dr. Zhaoming Chen, a physician from Saint Agnes Hospital, has been appointed Chair of the Executive Advisory Board and Chief Spokesperson for the organization.

Dr. Chen was selected to serve as Chair and Chief Spokesperson by the AAIM Executive Advisory Board because of his knowledge in both neurology and complementary alternative medicine and because of his unique ability to link Eastern and Western medicine in both realms of the medical field. In his new roles, Dr. Chen will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the organization while also assisting in the development of the national conference, developing and maintaining existing and new certification programs and online courses, and participating in continuing education activities.

"Dr. Chen is a qualified individual who exemplifies the professionalism so deeply valued in the AAIM organization," said Dr. Robert O'Block, President, CEO and Founder of the AAIM. "Dr. Chen's extensive experience in both Western and complementary medicine offers him a unique perspective on health care in the United States. The American Association of Integrative Medicine is honored to have him as both the Chair and Chief Spokesperson of our organization."

Dr. Chen received his medical degree from Shanghai JiaoTong University College of Medicine and his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Drexel University College of Medicine. He completed his neurology residency at Georgetown University Hospital and held three fellowships that include a Neuroscience Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University, Senior Neuroscience Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, and a Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital. Additionally, Dr. Chen received two acupuncture certificates, one from Harvard University and the other from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Chen is a resident of Rockville, Maryland and has been playing Tai Chi and Qigong for decades. He is part of Saint Agnes Integrative Neurology Specialists.

The American Association of Integrative Medicine (AAIM) was established in 2000 and was created as a place where professionals from Western medicine and other complementary medicine models could come together as peers to bring effective, safe, and affordable health care to their patients and clients.

Saint Agnes Hospital is a 307-bed hospital founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1862. Saint Agnes is a full service teaching hospital with residency programs in a number of medical and surgical specialties. Key services include: The Saint Agnes Cancer Center and Center for Blood Disorders, The Chest Pain Emergency Center, The Bariatric Center of Excellence, Joint and Spine Care, Cardiovascular Services, Women's Health Services, and Seton Medical Group. Saint Agnes is a member of Ascension Health, the largest non-profit health care organization in the nation. Ascension Health is dedicated to reaching new heights in health care and service to communities, as well as serving as a model for faith-based health care throughout the world. For more information on Saint Agnes, visit www.stagnes.org.